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Disposal of limbs, branches free to Hays residents at Ellis County Landfill
In the wake of recent severe weather, Hays city staff has been working to clear branches from streets and alleys, removing low-hanging or broken branches, cleaning basins, and checking for damaged traffic signs and signals. However, city employees will not be removing large limbs or branches from private property, as...
Kansas in Great Position With 2025 Five-Star PG Darius Acuff
Class of 2025, five-star point guard Darius Acuff cut down his list to three schools, including Kansas, Arkansas, and Michigan, per Joe Tipton. The reigning back-to-back National Champion UCONN made Acuff’s final four programs, but Tipton reports that the Huskies are no longer in the race. Acuff, a Michigan...
Leavenworth community grappling with waste control issues at landmark
After complaints of slow trash pickup, one sanitation company is proposing a new transfer station to speed things up. However, not everyone likes the location the company wants, since it threatens a local landmark.
La Bodega celebrates grand opening, promises unique staples, convenience, quality
A new grocery store in Hutchinson, Kansas recently celebrated a grand opening on July 12. La Bodega International Market, located at 209 N Walnut, is officially open for business and promises authentic Mexican treats, staples and ingredients. “Bienvenidos a La Bodega, donde encontraras el autentico saobor de Mexico!" their Facebook...
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
City to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2025 budget, see 1/2 mill increase
The Emporia City Commission voted to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2025, with a one-half mill increase to the mill levy Wednesday. The increase would bring the city's mill levy to a maximum of 45.104 mills, and comes with a $33.78 annual increase in valuations for homeowners with houses appraised at $100,000.
When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497
Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of school for kindergarten through 12th grade in Lawrence Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth...
Notebook: Lance Leipold talks Jalon Daniels' potential involvement in the run game, Leyton Cure and more
Kansas football is set to begin its preseason camp in 15 days. The Jayhawks will have a busy month of August as they look to ramp up their on-field preparations for the 2024 season. KU will hold its training camp over the first few weeks of August before transitioning into an in-season format.
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted CCA districts and shared their findings in a...
Officials fear Mission’s holiday family adoption program is becoming unsustainable
For nearly 20 years, the city of Mission has helped local families during the holidays. Now, the city has started discussing the future of what is known as the family adoption program, which officials say is on the brink of becoming unsustainable for a volunteer committee and small group of city staffers to oversee.
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